In the wake of a Northern Virginia jury ruling that Amber Heard had actually defamed Johnny Depp, her ex-husband, quite a few experts have come forward stating that her career within Hollywood could very well be just over.
The actor who is famously known for the “Pirates of the Caribbean” took a massive win across the board in the wake of a six-week-long trial in which the actor sued Heard for a total of $50 million, but in return, she countersued Depp for $100 million. After the trial, Heard was slammed with a total bill of $8.35 million to be paid to Depp, which is an outcome she is quite surely going to attempt to appeal.
The official ruling was that Depp was effectively awarded $10.35 million in his suit, but in the same vein, Heard was given $2 million for hers.
“Experts have suggested that there is ‘no way back for Heard in Hollywood’ adding that the dramatic six-week court battle has left the actress, 36, ‘too icky for a studio,’ raising questions about her career and future earnings,” read a report from the Daily Mail.
Additionally, Heard’s issues will most likely reach far beyond just her career in Hollywood.
“Hollywood bosses are unlikely to consider her for roles going forward. Financially, the actress and witnesses alluded to her money troubles, while the huge outpouring of support for Depp may lead to brands and companies avoiding her” stated the Mail in its comments.
In the same vein, Heard’s assets could end up coming into play to deal with the debt, which would supposedly include a $570,000 hideaway in Yucca Valley, along with the Range Rover she acquired via the divorce, reported The Daily Mail.
However, Heard reportedly has been given up to 30 years to take care of the debts, and there are actually cases in which she will not have to pay off the debt at all.
Depp, who has stated he finally “got his life back” due to this ruling from the jury, could just choose not to demand the payment. “He’s in the driver’s seat right now. For an individual who doesn’t have the ability to pay the judgment and no ability to post the bond, then there is a real issue if the winning party intends to execute the judgment,” explained Attorney Sandra Spurgeon of Spurgeon Law Group in Lexington, Kentucky.
Another option for the situation would be paying off the debt incrementally — whether she wants to or not. She could end up having all of her wages garnished, “meaning a portion of her salary from future films or TV shows could go to Depp until the debt is covered,” reported the Mail.
In response, Heard’s legal representation, Elaine Bredehoft, succinctly summed things up.
“When asked if the ‘Aquaman’ actress would be able to pay the $10.4 million in damages to her Hollywood star ex, Bredehoft replied: ‘Oh, no, absolutely not,'” read a report from The New York Post.